Meet the Teacher
Brittany Smith is currently a classical and traditional piano teacher in the town of Waxhaw, North Carolina. She is also a classically-trained pianist with 25 years of experience in the study of piano performance. She graduated with honors from MTAC’s Certificate of Merit and went on to be a church pianist for 6 years. She served as president of CPTF between 2019-2021. She has also had private instruction in the art of piano pedagogy and continues her professional development through participation in the Charlotte Piano Teacher’s Forum.
Education
- Graduated with Honors from MTAC Certificate of Merit
- Advanced classical training under Valerie Chamberlin
- Private instruction in Piano Pedagogy
- Continued education in the Taubman Method
Performance Record
- MTAC Bach Festivals
- MTAC Baroque Festivals
- MTAC Composition Competition
- MTAC Honors Recitals
- Classical and Christmas Concerts at Sovereign Grace Presbyterian Church
- Church Pianist from 2008-2014
- Currently Substitute Pianist for Sovereign Grace Grace Presbyterian Church
Professional Membership
- Music Teacher’s National Association (MTNA)
- North Carolina Music Teacher’s Association (NCMTA)
- Charlotte Piano Teacher’s Forum (CPTF)
- National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC)
Opportunities for Students
- CPTF Performance and Theory Auditions
- CPTF Concerto Auditions
- NCMTA State Competitions
- NFMC Piano Festivals
- Royal Conservatory of Music Examinations
- Spring and Winter Studio Recitals